recklessness

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Etymology

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From Middle English reklesnes, reklesnesse, rekelesnesse (also assibiliated as rechelesnes, reccheleesnesse), from Old English rēcelēasnes (recklessness, carelessness, negligence), equivalent to reckless +‎ -ness.

Noun

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recklessness (usually uncountable, plural recklessnesses)

  1. The state or quality of being reckless or heedless, of taking unnecessary risks.
    His recklessness repeatedly put him in danger.

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